Production & Design Manager - Publishing

We are currently working with a leading Kent based media/publishing company.

Due to ongoing growth, they are currently seeking a Production & Design Manager to join their team based in Ashford.

Reporting directly to the MD, the Production & Design Manager be responsible for setting up a new production and design team.

The team will be responsible for the advertising production and some advertising design for all magazine titles looked after by the business. You will run the whole process from copy chasing, copy setting and ensuring all deadlines are met.

The Production & Design Manager will be responsible for:

Leading a production team to ensure all copy is chased and deadlines are met for a busy sales team.

Liaise with clients to chase advertising copy, by phone and email and update relevant databases.

Check advertising copy thoroughly.

Amend and design artwork for clients.

Proof and check pages before going to press.

Ensure all pages are sent to press correctly.

Liaise with sales, printers and repro on a portfolio of magazines.

Ensure schedules are managed and met, accommodating changes if necessary.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

A minimum of 4 years experience in a similar production role.

Experience in workflows.

Experience of working in a highly pressurised, fast paced environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to set up and develop a new division within an already successful and growing business.

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